The Guardia Civil has arrested a couple in Torrevieja, a forty-four-year-old man and a thirty-one-year-old woman, on suspicion of committing thirty fraud offences. The investigation, known as Operation Jupiter-Forty Four, began in July after a complaint about an isolated incident involving a victim who entered their banking details into a fraudulent website that cloned a well-known telecommunications company's site. The arrested individuals reportedly created virtual bank cards to make various purchases in Torrevieja with information stolen from multiple victims. Following […]

The school population in Orihuela Costa has seen an unstoppable rise in recent years, but this Tuesday's return to classes occurs amidst a significant crisis. Following a public holiday, families are grappling with overcrowded classrooms, as schools face an enrolment increase of one hundred and fifty children, leaving the community searching for places to accommodate them. The situation has led to class sizes expanding to twenty-seven students, well above the legal limit of twenty. Compounding the issue is a lack […]

The Emergency Coordination Centre of the Generalitat has declared Situation One of the Special Flood Plan across the Valencian Community as severe weather conditions affect the region. Heavy rainfall has resulted in significant accumulations, with over twenty-one litres per square metre recorded in areas such as l'Alguenya and Monover. In the province of Valencia, considerable amounts of rain have also been noted, prompting warnings from local authorities. Emergency services have responded to a range of incidents, particularly in the province […]

A severe weather event, described as a wet downburst, has wreaked havoc across the Vega Baja region, particularly affecting the town of Redován. Just before five o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the area witnessed intense winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread disruption and power outages. Emergency services have conducted twenty-six interventions to date, focusing on rescuing individuals affected by falling trees and managing water-related emergencies. Redován has experienced the most severe impact, with the urban centre and the […]

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced significant traffic disruptions on the AP-7 motorway due to ongoing tunnel improvement works in Pilar de la Horadada. This project, designed to enhance energy efficiency, involves intelligent lighting management and encompasses a budget of three and a half million euros under the European NextGenerationEU fund as part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. Road users should be aware that from the morning of the eighth of September, there will be […]

The local council of Santa Pola has announced the immediate closure of Gran Playa following the detection of a diesel spill in the water. This action aims to protect bathers and minimise the environmental impact in the area. Access to bathing has been prohibited as cleaning teams engage in work to contain and remove the fuel from the maritime surface. Gran Playa is one of the most popular beaches in the region, and the decision to close it comes during […]

Terra Natura Murcia will celebrate the 'Goodbye Summer' party on the fourteenth of September. The event aims to bid farewell to the summer season and enjoy the last day of Aqua Natura Murcia's opening. This year marks the third edition of the event, which has seen record attendance and solidified Aqua Natura as a favourite summer destination in the region. Scheduled from eleven in the morning until eight in the evening, the festivities will include a DJ, water inflatables, a […]